Novelty

Shallow steps.
Backwards hurt.
Pulse but a halt..
Hasten hollow heart…
Do I dare.
Dare I do…
Inevitability,
Be it, but true.
Bested a brave.
Nobility…
a fleeting shame.
weary a game.
Novelty meant not for pain.
Though deemed with a name.
An earthy sullen heartache.